Other foods to steer clear of before a cleaning are anything sugary or starchy (they break down into acids that feed bacteria, accelerating plaque formation right before your appointment, Kim said), ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

Don’t skip appointments and risk your oral health. Try these strategies to manage dental anxiety instead. By Christina Caron For Hope Alcocer, the diagnosis was grim: 11 cavities. Inflamed gums. A ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. For years, the phrase "I'd rather make a dentist appointment" has been shorthand for ...

If you don’t have dental insurance, but you still want to make sure to get an annual cleaning, there are ways to get affordable (even cheap) dental care without putting a big dent in your bank account ...